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cerebrospinal fluid |
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cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)Clear, colourless liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and fills the spaces in them. It helps support the brain, acts as a lubricant, maintains pressure in the skull, and cushions shocks. Analysis of CSF obtained by a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) helps diagnose a number of disorders, including meningitis and hemorrhage in the central nervous system. cerebrospinal fluid [sə¦rē·brō′spīn·əl ′flü·əd] (physiology) A clear liquid that fills the ventricles of the brain and the spaces between the arachnoid mater and pia mater. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| All serum and CSF samples were screened for JEV-specific immunoglobulin M (IgM) and IgG by using an in-house dipstick ELISA that incorporated nitrocellulose as the solid phase. We describe a case of an infracochlear CSF leak that developed following the retrosigmoid resection of an acoustic neuroma. Blows to the head would cause significantly more damage if CSF weren't there to absorb and diffuse the impact. |
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